Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM EDT
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: ESPN+, SCRIPPS; League Pass / Radio affiliates
This Pacific Division interconference tilt pits a Flames team mathematically eliminated from playoff contention (7th in the Pacific) against a Golden Knights squad still in the mix for home-ice positioning (3rd in the Pacific). Vegas hosts at T-Mobile Arena (17-12-9 home record) and enters motivated to solidify its standing, while Calgary (10-23-3 on the road) is on a three-game road losing skid and playing spoiler hockey with a heavily depleted roster. The teams have already met three times this season, with Vegas holding a 2-1-0 edge.
Injury Report
Calgary Flames (roster decimated across forward and blueline groups):
- Connor Zary (C) – Day-to-Day (upper body)
- Yan Kuznetsov (D) – Day-to-Day (upper body)
- Joel Hanley (D) – Out (upper body; season-ending)
- Samuel Honzek (LW) – Out for season (upper body)
- Jonathan Huberdeau (LW) – Out for season (hip)
- Jonathan Castagna (RW) – Out (until at least April 16)
Vegas Golden Knights (key absences in net, center, and defense):
- William Karlsson (C) – Out (lower body)
- Carter Hart (G) – Out (lower body/leg; IR until at least April 11)
- Jonas Rondbjerg (RW) – Out (lower body)
- Alex Pietrangelo (D) – Out (hip)
Calgary’s injuries force heavy call-up usage and limit secondary scoring/depth; Vegas remains competitive despite the absences thanks to its veteran core.
Recent Team Forms (Last 5 Games)
Calgary Flames (2-3-0 overall; poor road form):
Recent results include a blowout loss to Colorado (2-9) and struggles to generate consistent offense on the road, where they are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games.
Vegas Golden Knights (3-2-0):
Vegas has shown efficiency at home with strong special-teams play and timely scoring, though they have been streaky overall in recent weeks.
Key Player Matchups
- Flames young core / depth forwards vs. Vegas shutdown pairs: Calgary’s depleted top-six (without Huberdeau, Zary questionable) must rely on call-ups against a structured Knights defense.
- Tomas Hertl / Mark Stone (VGK) vs. Flames checking lines: Hertl (24G-31A) remains a focal point for Vegas’ scoring.
- Blueline/Goaltending: Flames makeshift D vs. Vegas transition game; Vegas netminding (without Hart) still projects favorably at home.
- Secondary Scoring: Knights depth vs. Flames call-ups – home energy amplifies Vegas’ edge in pace and odd-man rushes.
Vegas’ speed, special teams, and defensive structure project a clear advantage across the ice.
Series History
Vegas leads the 2025-26 season series 2-1-0 (including a 6-1 win and a 4-2 victory; Flames took the most recent 6-3 contest). The Golden Knights have historically owned this matchup, going strong in recent head-to-heads at T-Mobile Arena. Games have been competitive but tilt toward Vegas’ home execution.
Betting Trends
Totals trend Under in many Flames Pacific Division games
Flames are 1-7 SU in their last 8 road games and 2-12 SU in their last 14 road games vs. Vegas.
Golden Knights are 3-2 SU in their last 5 and strong as home favorites.
